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FEDERALhearing transcript

1967 Hearing on Military Homeowner Assistance Program

Original title: Homeowners assistance: hearing before a subcommittee, Ninetieth Congress, First Session, on S. 1216, a bill to authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1967 for use by Secretary of Defense for Acquisition of Properties pursuant to Section 1013 of Public Law 89-754, March 20, 1967.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the authorization of federal funds for the fiscal year 1967 to allow the Department of Defense to acquire properties from military homeowners under .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of Defense

The Secretary is granted the authority and funding to acquire properties under the proposed bill.

Military homeowners

The program provides a mechanism for the government to acquire properties from military personnel.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1967 congressional hearing regarding S. 1216, a bill intended to fund the Secretary of Defense's authority to purchase homes from military personnel under specific federal housing laws.

Key Facts

  • The hearing concerns S. 1216, a bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1967.
  • The funds are intended for the Secretary of Defense to acquire properties.
  • The property acquisition authority is derived from Section 1013 of Public Law 89-754.
  • The hearing was held by a subcommittee of the Ninetieth Congress during its First Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss S. 1216, which authorizes funding for the Secretary of Defense to purchase properties under specific federal housing provisions.
When did this hearing occur?
The hearing took place on March 20, 1967.

Why It Matters

The hearing addresses the authorization of federal funds for the fiscal year 1967 to allow the Department of Defense to acquire properties from military homeowners under .

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Military Housing Support

The document highlights the federal government's role in property acquisition for military personnel during the late 1960s.

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of DefenseThe official authorized to acquire properties under the proposed bill.Map →
otherPublic Law 89-754The existing law that provides the legal framework for property acquisition.Map →

Sources

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